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Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
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... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using Apple...
... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using Apple...
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58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . For information about the new ...features of this book may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Many answers to find out about getting started ...
If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . For information about the new ...features of this book may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Many answers to find out about getting started ...
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What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to... the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Important: Remove the protective film around the...
... sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to... the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Important: Remove the protective film around the...
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... seated properly and the power adapter is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . An amber light indicates the battery is fully ...
... seated properly and the power adapter is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . An amber light indicates the battery is fully ...
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You hear a tone when you turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up .
You hear a tone when you turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up .
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... you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your other information from your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you already have a Mac..., Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from the...
... you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your other information from your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you already have a Mac..., Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from the...
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...on your other Mac. Go to your other information from another Mac computer. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can do this with one of the following...one of these versions of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. If the connection is complete. ...
...on your other Mac. Go to your other information from another Mac computer. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can do this with one of the following...one of these versions of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. If the connection is complete. ...
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...it down. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook Pro. System Preferences is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When the computer is spinning can ...quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the ...
...it down. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook Pro. System Preferences is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When the computer is spinning can ...quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the ...
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...or longer, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on page 71 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar.... If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button ...
...or longer, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on page 71 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar.... If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator ® lights (side) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot ® Power button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator ® lights (side) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot ® Power button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... (located above the Esc key on page 26). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to control Front Row...with the IR receiver to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to sleep. Built-in stereo speakers ...
... (located above the Esc key on page 26). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to control Front Row...with the IR receiver to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to sleep. Built-in stereo speakers ...
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key -
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.... Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. Function...
.... Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. Function...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini , Audio in DisplayPort port ¯ MagSafe power port H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini , Audio in DisplayPort port ¯ MagSafe power port H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple store. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ... speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.
...digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple store. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ... speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.